The Girl He Craves

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Sophie’s pov

Aiden looked stunned for a few seconds until his face flushed with red and he awkwardly lifted his hand in his hair.

He scratches the back of his head and tore his gaze away from mine before clearing his throat.

“I’m not a stalker Sophie, I swear I’m not some kind of creep.” He then brought that hand to his chin and scratched it as he brought his eyes back to mine.

He looked as awkward as ever, face bright with red.

He cleared his throat a couple of times and laughed

awkwardly. “I suppose I should explain why I have a picture of you in my drawer.”

I nod, holding Ash on my lap as he played with my tresses.

Aiden sighed and started. “I had it for good luck. I couldn’t have you in my life so I resorted for-

He then winces. “Come to think of it, I do sound a bit creepy.”

He groaned, lifting his head to the ceiling. “I swear when it comes to you Sophie I never think properly.”

He then looks back at me, looking embarrassed. “I’m not even sure where to start to explain to you why I have a picture of you in my drawer.” He scratched his ears.

He was squirming and for the first time, Aiden wasn’t

composed. He was awkward and I found it oddly adorable.

To tease him more and make him even more awkward, I lift a brow and said. “How about you start by explaining to me where you got that picture?”

I tilt my head and stared into the ocean swirls that warmed my belly. “I don’t recall taking it.”

to be anywhere but here. His awkward

manage to

to face me. His hand reached out to hold my arm and he clears his

before I tell you everything. Promise to not look at me any differently. I may come

drop to his hand that held my arm. I noted how his fingertips

my best to ignore that feeling and lift my gaze to

that I would not see him

He gives me a

took that photo Sophie,” His neck crawled with a fiery blush that spotted on his cheeks. “You were so beautiful that day and I just couldn’t help myself. I know it was creepy to just take a photo of you without your

something with the way you looked that day that made me want to capture it. I kept that

loved staring at

I licked my suddenly dry lips and stared at the side of his face. He was embarrassed to look at

that knowing that I brought comfort and hope to him was the sweetest

still, I liked to see him squirm and decided

even more.

the way I was making Aiden squirm wasn’t a bad

“I think I remember that outfit I wore. It was my birthday and someone threw the cupcake Mila made for me. I was angry and sad and went on the field. Little did I know a stalker was lurking. Even though that said stalker was the one who tossed my cupcake.” I taunted and got the reaction I

head snapped to my eyes, his cheeks redder than it was seconds

and continued to tease him.” Who would’ve thought your daddy was a stalker then Ash.

were okay. You looked beautiful and I couldn’t resist capturing the moment.” He shrugged trying to sound nonchalant but of course I knew he was

I raised a brow and snorted. “Checking to see if I was okay

only stated at me from afar and took a picture of me.”

“I had to keep the bully appearance baby. I couldn’t show you I was simping over you.” He

“Maybe you didn’t have to be a bully at all.” I shook my head in

cupcake.”I pouted.

cringed, scratching his chin. “I was a

I narrowed my eyes. “Is that even a question? You

Aiden looked battered. “Damm baby, ease up on this old guy would you? I was a kid back

a few years and you’re not even that

“Okay, wait here, I’ll be right back.” He said